PART-TIME BEERTENDER (every other Saturday/Sunday)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role independently manages all aspects of day-to-day taproom operations. What does this mean? You will be doing much more than just pouring beer and taking orders! Be prepared to DO IT ALL by yourself in this role:
Provide Excellent Customer Service (interact with repeat & new customers, communicate taplist, take orders, run pos, pour beer...etc)
Manage taplist (tap new kegs, keep menu board up to date, update taps & pos…etc)
Cleaning (lots of cleaning!!! everything from dishes & tables to trash, taps & toilets)
Open/Closing Tasks (Everything needed to open and close the business)
Multi-tasking: Prepare to juggle many things at once! (On any average day you could be managing a line of customers while staying on top of glassware, bussing tables, changing tv channels, taking out trash –– all while providing excellent customer service with a smile!)
QUALIFICATIONS:
MUST be available to work every-other-weekend [Saturday: 2-10pm & Sunday: 11a-8pm] starting March 7 & 8th – working every-other-weekend following this cadence.
(Bonus: if you have availability to pick up extra hours or cover for teammates on occasion if needed)MUST LOVE BEER and have a passion for local breweries like we do!
Must have a positive attitude with a willingness to pitch in wherever needed
Must be extremely detail-oriented and a proficient multi-tasker (type A’s do apply!)
Be comfortable working alone and socializing with customers (a friendly, personable and courteous personality is a must!)
Physically capable of being on your feet for long periods and going up/down stairs often
Must be willing to do ALL aspects of the job beyond just pouring beer (see job description)
Must be extremely detail-oriented and CARE about the small details
Must be solution-oriented and willing to do ALL aspects of the job and adapt as things change
Experience pouring beer and describing tasting notes a HUGE plus! (but not mandatory)
Experience using various technology systems or a willingness to learn
(mac, square, photoshop, google docs..etc)Strong preference for local candidates who live in West Seattle
Food handlers card and MAST required within 90 days of employment
HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Beer Knowledge: (you don't have to know everything...just love beer and be willing to learn.)
- Personality: a must-have. Be prepared to engage with customers, get to know them and showcase your personality and excitement for Ounces & local breweries.
- Attention to detail: must be extremely detailed oriented and able to multi-task. (Ie: Can you manage a line of people, kegs blowing, full trash and dirty dishes all at once? Plus notice there is a pile of pretzels on the ground in the corner that needs to be cleaned up? This is what we’re talking about.)
- Passion & willingness to go above and beyond: Do you care about the perfect pour? Is it important to you to make sure each customer feels like they get the best experience possible? Do you see a piece of trash in the parking lot and go pick it up? Do you get excited about a new beer that just came on tap? We care about this stuff and we want someone who genuinely cares about this stuff too and will put the extra effort into our small business.
- Someone who can be an extension of ownership: Be prepared to work closely with ownership. We’re very involved and have high expectations — and are looking for this person to carry on the energy, vibe and experience of what we’ve already created. You will be working alone for the most part, but need to be able to portray these traits in your own way.
- Long term interest: We want someone who is committed and plans to stick around for awhile.
- Live in West Seattle? Bonus Points! We’re all locals, and would love to keep it in the West Seattle family!
COMPENSATION/PERKS:
$21.30 hr + tips (Average of $30-35+ per hour after tips)
Free Beer & Discounted Merch!
TO APPLY:
Tell us about yourself! Send the following to contact@ounceswestseattle.com before February 13th.
Resume
A brief paragraph about yourself, why you are interested in this role and why you think you’d be a good fit.
Well thought-out answers to the questions below.
1. Are you available to work every other Saturday & Sunday? (starting March 7th)
2. Would this be a 2nd job? How would this role fit in with your current life/work schedule?
3. Do you live in West Seattle? What are your fav places to frequent?
4. Do you have any vacation plans in the upcoming year? Any specific dates you would be unable to work?
5. Why are you interested in this role?
6. What makes you a good fit for the role?
7. In addition to pouring beer and chatting with folks behind the bar, this role requires cleaning, tidying, doing dishes, changing kegs and supporting the overall needs of the taproom. Are you ok with this? Please elaborate on how your willingness to contribute in all areas of the job.
8. How long would you plan to stay in this role? What are your long-term plans?
9. Share your excitement for Beer with us! What styles do you like or dislike?
10. Give an example of a time when you had to manage multiple things at once.
11. Name your top 3 breweries in Washington State. Tell us what you like about each.
12. On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you know about beer?
13. Are you detail-oriented? Rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10. Give me an example of a time you were detail oriented?
14. What does “customer experience” mean to you.
15. Why do you want this role?
16. What makes you the best candidate?
Only applications with all 3 of the above will be considered.
Note: We read every answer to the questions! Hint: Take the time to answer if you are truly interested!